Government Begins Retail Sale of Onions at ₹35 Per Kilogram
New Delhi, August 28, 2026: The government has begun selling onions through mobile retail outlets at ₹35 per kilogram as part of efforts to keep prices under control. The initiative involves government-backed agencies including the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation and NAFED. Mobile vans have been deployed to sell onions directly to consumers in selected areas, reducing dependence on multiple layers…
New Amrit Bharat Express Connects Gorakhpur and Mumbai
New Delhi, August 28, 2026: A new Amrit Bharat Express service connecting Gorakhpur and Mumbai has begun operations, strengthening rail connectivity between eastern Uttar Pradesh and western India. The new service is expected to provide another travel option for passengers travelling between the two regions and will connect several important railway stations along the route. The launch comes as Indian…
AIAPGET 2026 Exam Disrupted by Power Failure: 49 Candidates Set for Re-Examination, Questions Raised Over Exam Integrity
Jaipur | August 29, 2026 A disruption during the All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) 2026 at an examination centre in Jaipur has left 49 candidates scheduled to appear for a fresh examination after they were unable to complete the computer-based test because of a power failure. The incident occurred on August 22 at Shri Satya Sai PG…
US Judge Blocks Pentagon’s Attempt to Blacklist Anthropic
Washington, August 28, 2026: A US federal judge has blocked the Pentagon’s attempt to blacklist artificial intelligence company Anthropic, marking a major development in the continuing dispute between the AI company and the US government. The case centres on disagreements over the use and deployment of AI systems in national security applications. The court decision represents a significant moment for…
Northeast India Could Become Gateway to Emerging Space Economy, Experts Say
Guwahati, August 28, 2026: The Northeast could play a larger role in India’s emerging space economy by leveraging its geography, biodiversity and technological talent, experts said during discussions in Guwahati. A Northeast India Space Workshop brought together policymakers, industry representatives, startups, academia and space-sector stakeholders to discuss opportunities for the region. Experts highlighted applications including satellite connectivity, disaster management, agriculture,…
China’s Humanoid Robots Break New Ground in Sprinting Technology
Beijing, August 28, 2026: China’s rapidly developing humanoid robotics sector has demonstrated another major technological milestone, with a humanoid robot reportedly completing a 100-metre sprint faster than the previous human world-record benchmark. The development highlights the accelerating pace of robotics research in China. Humanoid robots are increasingly being developed for industrial applications, logistics, research and potentially consumer use. The latest…
Four Naga Civilians Killed in Ambush in Manipur’s Kangpokpi District
Imphal, August 28, 2026: Four Naga civilians were killed in an ambush in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, with another person reportedly injured. The incident occurred along a road in the district as the victims were travelling through the area. Security forces later recovered the bodies. A survivor has provided investigators with an account of the attack, including claims that the attackers…
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